I WILL first admit that I am no longer a member of the Inland Waterways Association, and refused to renew my subs after in joined with Canal & River Trust, as I have since found out so did many others, writes Paul Dakin.

MANY boaters, so concerned at the way that Canal & River Trust is progressing are now contacting its Chief Executive Richard Parry direct, in the hope that something can be achieved, with Brian Jarrett the latest, with his email reproduced: